The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 24,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.88 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L